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Moreish little Micro packs a punch with its excellent wine list (mostly local with some far-flung stars), notable craft-beer selection and yummy nibbles. The tasting flights are a good way to sample the vineyards th…

Odd name aside, there's much to love about this upmarket but relaxed little restaurant. Expect modern produce-led country dishes such as pulled lamb with peas, and their signature confit duck with duck-liver parfait…

It's hard to go anywhere in NZ these days and not find a craft brewery bubbling away in the corner. Martinborough is no exception. The brewery counters the town's prevailing wine vibe with its range of meaty brews (…

Lucky old Martinborough has its own stylish art-house cinema. This modern, micro-sized complex has two comfy studio theatres and a cafe opening out on to a sunny, somewhat Zen garden. Reasonably priced food (mains $…

A perennial favourite among townsfolk and regular visitors, this airy cafe has a sunny courtyard and great coffee. Tasty, home-cooked food includes muffins, big brunch dishes such as Spanish eggs, delicious prawn li…

Run by German imports who searched for and found the best spot in the world to produce their favourite wine, pinot noir. This compact cellar door is big on personality, with a fine range of wines including the unusu…

Adjoining the Village Cafe, this large store is an excellent place to buy local wine and maybe taste some, too. They also sell olive oil and chocolate, and rent out bikes ($25/35 per half/full day) for cellar-door a…

Fingers crossed that your tasting host will be the inimitable Tim Coney, an affable character who makes a mighty syrah and may sing at random. It's also home to the excellent Trio Cafe; bookings recommended.

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